Cursed Night: The House

65%
Game Brain Score Based on 22 reviews
  • graphics
  • story
  • atmosphere
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In "Cursed Night: The House" , set in 1972 Texas, you stumble upon the Stafford farm after a car accident, seeking help. However, this house hides a terrifying secret, subjecting you to a series of puzzles, jump scares, and a harrowing VR horror experience. Enter if you dare, but be prepared for a night of fear.

  • PC
  • Windows
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65%
Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews
graphics7 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features amazing graphics and a very realistic atmosphere, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
  • Jump scares are well-paced and effectively contribute to the game's tension, making it a fun horror experience.
  • Controls work well on various VR platforms, and the game runs smoothly with good performance.
  • The game is relatively short, taking only 1-2 hours to complete, which may not justify the price for some players.
  • There are minor bugs and issues with puzzle mechanics, such as levers not functioning properly, which can disrupt gameplay.
  • The puzzles are generally easy and linear, lacking depth and challenge, which may disappoint players looking for a more complex experience.
  • graphics10 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their realism and impressive quality, particularly on high-end settings, with many players noting a strong atmospheric presence that enhances the horror experience. While some minor performance issues like frame rate drops and micro-stutters were reported, the overall visual presentation is considered a highlight, contributing positively to the game's ambiance. However, a few users felt that certain graphical details could be improved, indicating a mixed reception in that regard.

    • “Great graphics and sound.”
    • “A jump scare horror game with fantastic ambience and pretty good graphics, with some minor details...”
    • “Well, after I completed the game I can say it is a really good game, puzzles, jumpscares, nice environment, graphics are just amazing (I played on a 3070 ultra settings).”
    • “On my RTX 3080, I was getting mostly 90 FPS, with some frame rate drops and micro-stutters on ultra graphical settings.”
    • “However, you can obviously lower the graphical settings.”
  • story8 mentions

    The game's story is straightforward and conveyed through environmental clues, such as newspaper headlines, enhancing the exploration of a creepy house filled with basic puzzles and fetch quests. While some players appreciated the narrative elements, others criticized the lack of depth and tension, noting that the game felt short and repetitive, with limited music and predictable jump scares. Overall, the story serves its purpose but may leave players wanting more.

    • “The game tells an easy to follow story with environmental clues, like newspaper headlines and things you find in different rooms; it was a nice touch, so bonus points for that.”
    • “Some were just basically fetch quests where you just have to find the key or find the fuses to open the door.”
    • “Cons: lack of terrifying music while playing (it would add much more tension) + jumpscares are ok but a bit trashy and are always the same (ugly face near + strong sound) + no option to go back to the menu + no story + short game.”
    • “This is an indie horror game where you explore a creepy house looking for fuses/keys and have to complete some basic puzzles to progress the story.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its effective use of sound effects, well-timed jump scares, and immersive graphics, all of which contribute to a dark and rainy setting that enhances the overall tension. Players appreciate how these elements are thoughtfully integrated into the gameplay, creating genuinely frightening moments as they navigate through the environment.

    • “Awesome jump scares and great atmosphere.”
    • “The pacing of the jump scares made sense in the context of the game and added the right amount of atmosphere while trying to find a way out of this house.”
    • “The atmosphere, sound effects, and jump scares are all pretty good.”
    • “What I mean by that is that they were paced correctly, made sense in the context of the game, and added the right amount of atmosphere while trying to find a way out of this house.”
    • “Pros: good graphics and sounds; some jump scares are well thought out; the dark and rainy atmosphere is very well done; using objects gives varied gameplay; some moments really scare.”
  • gameplay2 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a typical looter horror experience, featuring puzzles that are not particularly challenging and a linear progression.

    • “The puzzles aren't very challenging, and the gameplay follows a typical looter horror format.”
    • “The puzzles aren't very challenging, and are extremely linear, making the gameplay feel like your typical looter horror.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the walking speed to be somewhat slow, but not excessively so, making backtracking manageable and not overly tedious despite the lack of a sprint option.

    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
    • “Leveling up requires an excessive amount of time and effort, which can be frustrating.”
    • “The lack of variety in grinding activities makes it feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is commendable, delivering impressive graphics and solid performance on ultra settings, despite minor hiccups. The well-crafted environment enhances the experience, although the audio could be improved.

    • “I played on ultra and the graphics were quite good. Performance was perfect with some minor hiccups. The environment is well done, and while the audio isn't as good, it's noticeable that it was considered in the overall design of the game, adding to the overall experience.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability, running smoothly even on lower-end hardware like the GTX 1060 at maximum settings, which indicates efficient optimization and performance.

    • “The graphics are impressive, and the game runs smoothly even on a GTX 1060 at maximum settings.”
    • “I haven't experienced any crashes or major bugs; the stability of the game is commendable.”
    • “The frame rate is consistent, providing a seamless gaming experience without any noticeable lag.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game is criticized for lacking a terrifying atmosphere that could enhance tension, while the repetitive jumpscare audio and visuals detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the absence of a menu option and a compelling story further diminish the game's impact.

    • “The game lacks terrifying music, which would have added much more tension to the experience.”
    • “The jump scares are okay but feel a bit cheap and repetitive, always featuring the same ugly face and loud sound.”
    • “There is no option to return to the menu, which is frustrating.”
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